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Month: August 2016

Eagle Scout

North Carolina running back Elijah Hood is an Eagle Scout

August 31, 2016 6

Elijah Hood carries around his Eagle Scout card in his wallet — physical proof of the service, leadership and merit badges conquered along the way.

Youth Protection

At the 2016 National Youth Protection Symposium, join the fight against abuse

August 30, 2016 1

At the 2016 National Youth Protection Symposium, youth-serving organizations unite to keep kids safe from abuse. Join the conversation Oct. 12 to 14, 2016.

Scouting in the News

Scouts rescue hiker with second-degree burns in California

August 29, 2016 6

Members of Oregon Troop 859 put their wilderness first-aid training into action during a weeklong backpacking trip on California’s Lost Coast Trail.

Memorabilia

2017 National Jamboree subcamps will be named after national parks (with patches to match)

August 26, 2016 31

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and the 2017 National Jamboree is joining the celebration with 22 subcamp patches.

Exploring

U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO to companies: Use Exploring to build a talent pipeline

August 25, 2016 0

Thomas Donohue, an Eagle Scout who is president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sees Exploring as a way for companies to develop a talent pipeline.

Scouting magazine news

With the Scouting magazine app, get every issue ever printed for $4.99 a year

August 25, 2016 10

Carry a century of Scouting stories, knowledge and history everywhere you go by downloading the new Scouting magazine app.

STEM

STEM Scouts pilot adds seven councils, bringing total to 20

August 24, 2016 18

The BSA announced that its popular STEM Scouts pilot program will add seven new councils this fall, bringing the total to 20.

Health and Safety

Have Scouts who take medications? Read these instructions, too

August 23, 2016 7

Plan ahead. Talk to the Scout’s parents. Be smart about storage and labeling. Review the eight steps for dealing with a youth member’s medication.

Where Am I?

Challenge yourself with Scouting magazine’s ‘Where Am I?’ contest

August 22, 2016 7

Guess the location and you could win a $100 Scoutstuff.org gift card in this geography contest.

Sponsored

How councils use Polaris ATVs to rev up excitement for Scouting

August 19, 2016 Comments Off on How councils use Polaris ATVs to rev up excitement for Scouting

By adding Polaris ATVs, one council has found a perfect partner in teaching Scouts how to have fun, ride safely and respect the environment.

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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